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At Massaponax Church, Virginia, General Ulysses S. Grant (left end of bench nearest tree) sits on a pew from Bethesda Church writing a dispatch, May 21, 1864. Photograph by Timothy O Sullivan
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At Massaponax Church, Virginia, General Ulysses S. Grant (left end of bench nearest tree) sits on a pew from Bethesda Church writing a dispatch, May 21, 1864. Photograph by Timothy O Sullivan
CIVIL WAR, COLD HARBOR, VA.
At Massaponax Church, Virginia, General Ulysses S. Grant (left end of bench nearest tree) sits on a pew from Bethesda Church writing a dispatch, May 21, 1864. Photograph by Timothy O Sullivan
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Media ID 7781119
1864 Battle Church Grant Overland Campaign Religion Simpson South Eastern Timothy Ulysses Union Union Army Warfare Yankee Cold Harbor
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this photograph captured by Timothy O Sullivan during the Civil War, we witness a significant moment in history. General Ulysses S. Grant, positioned at the left end of a bench closest to a tree, sits inside Massaponax Church in Virginia. The pew he occupies is from Bethesda Church, adding an intriguing layer of symbolism and historical significance. It is May 21,1864, and General Grant is engrossed in writing a dispatch. His focused expression reveals the weight of responsibility that rests upon his shoulders as he strategizes during this tumultuous time of war. As one of the most prominent figures in American history, Grant's presence within this humble church evokes both reverence and curiosity. The setting itself adds depth to the image; Massaponax Church stands as a testament to faith amidst conflict. It serves as a reminder that even amid battlefields and bloodshed, religion remains an integral part of people's lives. This photograph captures not only the physicality of war but also offers insight into Grant's character - stoic yet determined - as he navigates through one of America's darkest periods. Through Sullivan's lens, we are transported back to this pivotal moment in our nation's past where religion intersects with warfare and leadership converges with faith.
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